Charity Underwriting Director

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Charity Underwriting Director, Birmingham

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Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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6

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Overview

The Gallagher Charity and Healthcare Division is a successful specialist unit based in Birmingham and London, serving a national and international client base. It operates several delegated authority facilities, the largest being our charity scheme. This complex product is exclusive to Gallagher, managed by a dedicated team of underwriters, and tailored to meet the needs of voluntary sector organizations of all sizes.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the development and management of the facility, maintaining relationships with our insurer partner, driving growth, and ensuring the facility meets its KPIs across financial, operational, and risk metrics. The role involves setting strategy, overseeing operations and compliance, and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, including our insurer and senior management within Gallagher.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the facility to achieve its KPIs and strategic goals.
• Managing relationships with insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Overseeing operational and compliance requirements.
• Working closely with underwriting and management teams.
• Conducting annual reviews and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Upholding Gallagher’s standards and values, including client confidentiality, good governance, and fair treatment of customers.
• Exploring opportunities for capacity expansion within the facility’s remit.

About You

• Preferably ACII qualified or working towards it, or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of general insurance products, legal principles, and practices.
• Proven experience in insurer, MGA, or similar environments with a successful track record.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to operate at a high strategic level.
• High-level underwriting experience with transferable skills.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory environments relevant to the business.
• Confidence in leading teams and building relationships with stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Gallagher offers a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, pension, life insurance, income protection, health plans, and various employee discounts and perks.